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AM02 WMK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,226 mi
Last recorded63,226 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 WMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 63,226 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,799 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 56,169 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,285 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,332 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

scratch in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2015 49,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

scratch in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,871 miles

slight cut in n/s/r outer wall not down to cords

Fail 19 Sep 2014 45,871 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight cut in n/s/r outer wall not down to cords

Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,934 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight cut in n/s/r outer wall also perishing

Fail 16 Sep 2013 42,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight cut in n/s/r outer wall also perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,767 miles

Scratch on windscreen

Fail 6 Sep 2012 38,767 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Scratch on windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,277 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,367 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,983 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,095 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 17,425 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AM02 WMK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM02 WMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM02 WMK registered?

AM02 WMK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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